Honorary/Associate Counsellor, Birkbeck Counselling Service

TRAINEE PLACEMENTS
We offer placements for trainees who are undertaking a qualification in psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy and are interested in gaining experience and developing their skills in short-term psychodynamic counselling in the Higher Education Sector. The work is short-term (6-12 sessions), and so we suggest that this may not be the most suitable first placement for trainees as some clinical experience is helpful. However, we can sometimes accommodate one long-term client if this is a requirement of your course. You will need to commit to one working day (9.00am – 5.00pm) for a minimum of one academic year and a maximum of two. You will be allocated a maximum of three clients a day and we provide weekly clinical supervision.

ASSOCIATE SCHEME
We are looking for qualified counsellors (minimum Diploma level) who have:

· A minimum of 150 hours of post-qualifications counselling experience in a professional setting and are working towards professional accreditation.

· BACP, UKCP or BPC membership

The associate counsellors will manage their own clinical load and conduct their own assessments. You will be expected to work one day a week and see a maximum of four clients per day, you will commit for a minimum of one academic year – max of two years. We will provide clinical supervision and support your accreditation process. This is a voluntary position. Our service is psychodynamic. However, we would consider integrative counsellors who have a sound understanding of the theory and application of psychodynamic principles.

Interviews will take place the first two weeks of July. The placement day will be Friday. Only apply if you can commit to working this day. For more information and an application pack please contact: counselling-services@bbk.ac.uk